Identify This Invertebrate

[unimike]

This intvertebrate looks like a shark ray but actually is a crab that sifts through the sand and hides itself under the sandbed ? It is not the sand crab but is similar do you know what is the correct name for it ?

Thanks

 

[scrmbld33]

can you get a pic?

 

[unimike]

I have been trying but I can't get it from google because I don't know what its called.

 

[Safir]

probably a horseshoe crab by your discription...

 

[unimike]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7217458#post7217458 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Safir
probably a horseshoe crab by your discription...

Yes That is it and thanks!

http://www.fishesnpets.net/explore/explore/ChangiBeach05012002/changipoint31.jpg


Yes that one I am talking about...thanks for the help!

 

[Safir]

horseshoe crabs are so cool

my grandfather has the preserved shell of one, and I've always wanted one, but lack the sand area to keep one - maybe in the next (much larger ) tank

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

yeah they are cool but will never survive in an aquarium that most houses can handle

 

[Paintbug]

just another one of the creatures that should be left in the ocean! even if you get one small they grow quickly, and will starve in no time.